Secretary/Treasurer (2017-2021)
Executive Board Member (S) (2015-2021)
Years of Continuous Board Service: 2009-2021
PCX, Inc.
17912 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Joined IDEA: 2003
Committee Participation: Chair, Purchasing Standard Subcommittee (Standards); Marketing & Public Relations; IDEA-STD-1010 Update Subcommittee (Standards); IDEA-QMS-9090 Subcommittee (Standards); Conferences, Meetings & Special Events
Activities and Notable Contributions:
• Provided nonconforming parts for IDEA Training Classes – 2007-2009
• Provided personnel to assist in setup and breakdown of IDEA Training Classes
• Assisted IDEA in establishing online social media presence
• Attended Atlanta Board Summit – February 2010
• Attended and presented at 2010 Annual Membership Meeting – October 2010
• Provided personnel to assist with classroom setup for IDEA courses
• Hosted on-site interview for industry magazine at IDEA's request
• Attended 2011 State of the Association Meeting – April 2011
• Provided industry presentations promoting IDEA and IDEA Members
• Attended Boston Board Summit – October 2011
• Attended the 2012 State of the Association Meeting – May 2012
• Attended Houston Board Summit – March 2014
• Attended Boston Annual Membership Meeting – November 2014
• Attended San Diego Board Meeting and Membership Meeting – April 2015
Prior to PCX, Inc., Gilles started and owned a Painting Contracting company and built it to over 100 employees in 5.5 years before selling it in December of 1993.
Gilles (Gil) has worked in the Independent Distribution Industry since January of 1994 when PCX was opened. He has been a Member of IDEA since its inception. He attended UC Riverside for Political Science and Economics and matriculated in June of 1989.